Radium Hounds Recover Lost Radium at Monroe Hospital
In Monroe on March 4 a Charleston radiologist and his team used mechanical detectors nicknamed radium hounds to locate two missing radium needles worth 1250 dollars from Ellen Fitzgerald Hospital. After a 22 day search at the dump, the needles were found two feet down in sifted debris and returned to the hospital safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
R. B. Taft
Charleston
Ellen Pfitsgerald Hospital
Taft
Ben Heyward, Jr
Guyton
Railroads Spend Big on Whistle Blowers
Railroads in the United States allocate about 7 million dollars annually for locomotive whistle use. This cost accompanies the consumption of 2 million tons of coal in a single year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Speed of Birds Measured by Co-Piloted Aircraft
Scientists determine bird speeds by flying airplanes alongside flocks and comparing readings from the aircrafts fair speed indicator to the birds. The method provides a practical estimate of avian velocity in flight.
Ambiguous Notice of New Powder Product
Fragmentary notice describes a powder product with unclear effect and taste. Reading references to a druggist and phrases about sipping or dropping imply a consumer health item. No clear dates names or organizations are readable.
What Do You Know About Your State
A quiz answer set lists Farmers Roads as 1860 plank roads like Fayetteville to Bethania, the 1854 first road, and planned extensions. It notes 1868 bar in the capitol with Milton Littlefield, and 1715 Perquimans county home of Captain Richard Sanderson. It covers 1784 Tennessee cession, 1812 War hero Alma Blakely adopted by state, plus 1.5 million auto race attendance last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
General Assembly
North Carolina
Ned Griffin
Edgecombe County
Tennessee
Alma Blakely
Farmers’ Railroads
Fayetteville
Salem
Bethania
Statesville
Warsaw
Raleigh
Greenville
Milton Littlefield
Capitol
Richard Sanderson
Little River
Perquimans County
State of
Johnson Blakely
Blakely
Gas Advertising Spurs Record Gas Sales in Chicago
The Peoples Gas Light and Coke company credits aggressive newspaper advertising and radio campaigns for adding 10,000 customers in 1934, boosting total gas sales to 449 million therms. Campaigns, aided by Associated firms and over 50 suburban papers, promote heat by gas and a payback via new equipment installations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company
Winifield Foster
One Company
Chicago
Lord & Thomas Advertising Agency
Gold Coast
Peoples Gas
Public Service Company of Northern Illinois
Western United Gas and Electric Company
Ground wires and battery cables at risk from loose batteries
Loose batteries in containers cause bouncing movement that breaks ground wires and battery cables, increasing risk of electrical faults and potential short circuits.
Cathells Host Bridge Tea Honors High Score Winner
Tuesday evening Dr. and Mrs. B J Cathell entertained at four tables of bridge on South Main street. At the score count Mr H Hargrave was awarded a useful gift as high score winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Cathell
South Main Street
H. Hargrave
Bridge Luncheon At Mrs Link’s Home On West First
A Tuesday afternoon bridge gathering at Mrs. H. T. Link’s West First avenue home awarded prizes as scores were tallied. Mrs. George Curry received silk lingerie and Mrs. John B. Craven a compact for their performances. Mrs. Link was assisted by Mrs. Hill Smith and others in serving a delectable luncheon.
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H. T. Link
West First Avenue
George Curry
John B. Craven
Link
Hill Smith
Paul Hinkle
John Thompson
Two Course Luncheon Hosts Illness and Guests
Mrs. O Hege is confined to her home by illness. Mrs. Joe Moffitt Jr cares for a patient at Twin City hospital. Miss Ernest Hines of Kinston and Miss Lib Weathers of Raleigh attend a luncheon hosted by Miss Elizabeth Terry on West First Avenue.
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O. Hege
Joe Moffitt, Jr
Twin-City Hospital
Winston-Salem
Ernest Hines
Kinston
Lib Weathers
Raleigh
Elizabeth Terry
West First Avenue
Varied program delights Friday Afternoon club in Asheboro
Asheboro March 4 A varied program engaged members of the Friday Afternoon club and guests at Mrs W Lambert home on the name day. Mrs Lambert read an article from a current magazine and a modern play Her Masters Voice. Readings were delightful and entertaining. The home featured early spring jonquils and flowers with Mrs Arthur Ross assisting in service of an elaborate salad course.
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Asheboro
Dolph Book Club Meets Informally at Mere Home
Mere W H Moring hosted the Dolph Book Club on Friday afternoon with a casual program. Mrs T H Ding read a sketch of author Thirkell of Strawberries while members Mrs D McCrary Mrs Redding and Mrs R B Truesdale shared travel notes from Florida. David Stedman introduced violin selections as tea and sandwiches were served by Stedman and Mrs Spence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mere
W. H. Moring
Dolph Book Club
Mra. T. B. Man
Mra. T. H. Ding
Thirkell
D. McCrary
David Stedman
B. Stedman
Moring
John Wood
Stedman
Spence
Modern Motors Depend on Proper Placing and Good Condition
The note asserts that modern motors are highly sensitive and performance depends on correct alignment and well maintained parts. It emphasizes precise placement and pristine condition as essential for optimal operation.
Also Mentioned on This Page
T. A. Kearns
Ordinary Dept
Lindsay Street
High Point
Insurance Company of America
Edward D. Duffield
Home Office
Newark
New Jersey
Hligh
Ady
Lexington Society
Lexington
American Legion Hut
Tom Dickerson
Jack Wardlaw
Lucille Gregory
Columbia Broadcasting System
H. B. Olive
P. V. Critcher
R. L. Green
Charles Hackney
Bridge Club
Hillcrest
High Score Club
Willis Vestal
C. H. Hargrave
W. O. Burgin
Jane McClelland
Albany, Ga
Asheboro Society
Hutchens
English Street
North Main Street
East Russell Street
East Green Street
Corner Oak
West Green Street
MT South Main
Corner
Russell
East Washington Street
Phillip
Duroni Macaroni
India River
Pinto
Kellogg's
Michigan
California
White Lake Fish
U. S
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